How a Pa. man left his IT job to start family business with his sons
A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
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A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
Philadelphia-area gutter, siding, fence and deck repair business Handi Boyz got its start after co-owner Kenny Lassiter Sr. and his son put up $1,700 each and started a gutter business. They later expanded after customers inquired about more services. Madeleine Wright reports in this Black Business Month feature.
After closing a boutique and returning to how her business started, at the sewing machine, the owner of Buddha Babe says her business has farther reach than before.
Tina Dixon Spence founded Buddha Babe, a Philadelphia-based design studio with clothes for kids including "Lil Jawn" onesies and other items with "Philly Love" messages on them. Jan Carabeo introduces you to a Black-owned business that is "uniquely Philly."
Belliard's Salon & Spa in Cherry Hill recently celebrated 30 years, but Mia Harris' challenging journey only fueled her dreams.
Belliard's Spa in Cherry Hill has been open for 30 years and serves clients of all nationalities and hair textures.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Less than 1% of New Jersey's 10,000 farms are Black-owned, and only 81 are USDA certified organic - so Free Haven Farms in Lawnside is doubly rare. During Black Business Month, Meteorologist Tammie Souza visited this Camden County farm and introduces you to the Hall family, intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
What started out as a way to make extra money for civil rights activist Dover Carter's family is now a long-running family business and a Southwest Philadelphia staple. This Black Business Month, Janelle Burrell shares the story of Carter Melons, selling watermelons at 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in Philly.
The Pascal family is honoring a loved one who lost their battle to lupus through their natural skincare line Holland & Milan Organics.
With Holland & Milan Organics, a natural skincare line, the Pascal family remembers a loved one who lost their battle to lupus. The company uses a butterfly, the symbol for Lupus awareness, as its logo.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate are trying to transform the community they serve one dish at a time. After falling in "love at first sight," they married and soon were working to open Honeysuckle Provisions, the West Philadelphia grocery and cafe that they co-own. Josh Sanders reports.
In a dental practice filled with sports memorabilia and history, Dr. Edward Williams shared more about what it was like treating the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
He might be the coolest dentist in Philadelphia - during Black Business Month, Wakisha Bailey speaks to Dr. Edward Williams, a Temple University alum known for his intensive research into concussions and their relation to the jaw joint with the skull. He later invented a new kind of mouthguard designed to prevent concussions.
Kimberly McGlonn is raising Philadelphia's consciousness with one garment at a time with her bold and beautiful clothing line, Grant Blvd.
A Delaware County health care executive with a passion for wedding dresses has launched a successful career as the owner of the bridal shop, The Dress Matters.
Debbie Collins is the owner of The Dress Matters, a bridal boutique on North Providence Road in Media, Pennsylvania. While helping brides find their dream wedding dress, she's making her own dream come true, too.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
Janine Crawford's Middletown, Delaware business, Pop in Artisan Pops, offers three types of ice pops: fruity, creamy and boozy. This Black Business Month, Marcella Baietto shares Crawford's story.
Kimberly McGlynn's clothes are not only bold and beautiful but also good for the environment and the spirits of those who wear them.
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing to restrict the use of a controversial parking enforcement tactic in private parking lots.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
At Archie's Corner, archaeologists and township leaders are using new technology to protect the legacy of a trailblazing Black preacher.
A child shot and killed a man who was fighting with the boy's mother inside a Southwest Philadelphia home Thursday night, according to police sources.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School wrestler Julia Horger is seeking her third straight state championship this weekend.
Bobby Brink is heading home, and the Flyers are acquiring 6-foot-4 right-handed defenseman David Jiricek from the Wild.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
Vitek Vanecek stopped 16 shots and Dylan Guenther assisted on two Utah goals as the Mammoth beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
A Philadelphia City Council member is pushing new limits on a controversial parking enforcement tactic that some drivers say is being used unfairly in private parking lots. Ross DiMattei reports.
Following a vicious dog attack in Olney, ACCT Philly says filing dangerous dog charges can be complex very confusing and for owners.
Philadelphia is known as the "Mural Capital of the World," so as America celebrates its 250th year, artists and the community are coming together to create another piece.
Julia Horger three-peated at a top-level tournament, and now, the Conwell-Egan Catholic High School senior is seeking to three-peat as a state champion.
Thousands of gymnasts from all over the country are in Philadelphia for the 18th annual Pink Invitational. The event helps raise money for women with breast and ovarian cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.